Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Baern liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her silver crest, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has red eyes and a green hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Phelaia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Glassblower, Phelaia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, black shirt, and grey tie. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Berrian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man usually wears his white robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Silvo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp. Jet (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).